Eastland Telegram

The Eastland Lady Mavericks’ memorable 2023-24 basketball season came to an abrupt end on Friday with a tough 65-33 loss to stateranked Jim Ned in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs.

ECWSD announces Veteran, Gold Star Family Park Passes are available

We have renovated a 100 year old peanut mill in Ranger, Texas into a bar and dancehall with a cool, vintage vibe. It’s the perfect place to drink a cold beer and shoot a game of pool. This is our second year of featuring legendary country music artist on our event calendar. The first show of the

February 20 - March 1, Tuesday, Eastland County Courthouse, Early Voting…Hours are: Feb 20 - 23, 8am - 5pm. Saturday 24th, 7am - 7pm. Sunday 25th, 8am - 5pm. Monday 26 - March 1, 7am - 7pm.

You’re invited to join State Representative David Spiller for an engaging discussion on healthcare in Texas and a sneak peek into the 2025 legislative agenda.

Eastland Fire Department, located at 414 S. Seaman St., is holding their 3rd annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, February 24. Judging begins at 4:30pm. Serving to the public is from 5-6pm. Hot Prize for the Best Chili! Minimum 2 gallons for entry.

With the local campaign season upon us, the Code Compliance Department of the City of Eastland wants to remind, and inform political candidates, supporters and opponents, any campaign sign placed within view of the public must follow City and State rules; City of Eastland Ordinance #720-4 requires no sign be placed within any city or state right of way or easement, upon any utility pole, rock, box, tree or other items. Signs must be a minimum of 15 feet from any curb, or 20 feet from any street where no curb is present. Signs should be placed on the property owner’s side of any sidewalk present. All signs placed must be with the property owner’s permission.

BROWNWOOD – Feb- rPuaayrnye 13U, n2i0v2er4s i–ty H roewcoargd nized students for their academic excellence during the fall 2023 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President's List, a 3.65- 3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.50-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 12 or more se-

Celebrated annually to commemorate the TRUE FACT that Old Rip was taken out of the Eastland County Courthouse cornerstone, marking some 31 years he spent sealed in there. Publicity is going out, so we all should acknowledge the fact that OLD RIP lived sealed for a long, long time, but is brought out on this Special Day to mark his UNENTOMBMENT. We just, this day, made it known to a state writer of renown, and she’ll be putting the word out far and wide. be involved in this National event on the northwest corner of the Eastland square. Now you decide what you can add to the Historic Day of Old Rip Remembrance and to make sure many are on P.S. We Love Old Rip, and I know you do, too - so plan to be on the Courthouse square for this highly anticipated event on Feb. 28th.

Mya Wesley scored 19 points and Ana Cunningham added 16 more on Tuesday and powered the Eastland Lady Mavericks to a 59-52 victory over the defending Class 3A state champion Holliday Lady Eagles in a bi-district round playoff game played in Graham.